Gaudreau, a fourth-round selection (104th overall) by the Flames in the 2011 NHL Draft, recorded his first career hat trick in a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Kings Dec. 22. At 21 years, 131 days, he became the youngest Flames player to post a hat trick since Dec. 28, 1987 (Joe Nieuwendyk). Gaudreau followed that performance with two goals, including the game-winning marker (his third of the season), in a 4-1 triumph over the Edmonton Oilers Dec. 27.

The 21-year-old Salem, N.J., native and reigning Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner ranks second among rookies in goals (12), assists (18) and points (30) in 38 appearances this season. He joins Los Angeles Kings left wing Tanner Pearson (October) and Forsberg (November) as Rookie of the Month winners in 2014-15.